Making Friends with the Early Ohio Settlers at Sauder Village, Part 3

7 November 202314 May 2025

What a spectacular morning visiting the historical buildings of Sauder Village. On the Village Green, I explored the 1920’s Grime Homestead, admired the adorable farm animals, rode the free express train and explored the Natives and Newcomers exhibit. The remaining sites to explore are the Pioneer Settlement, the Little Pioneers Homestead, the Historic Community and the places in between.

I hope you have had the opportunity to read Parts 1 and 2 of my Sauder Village blog to put this amazing complex in perspective and to understand Sauder Village’s extraordinary beginnings.

Celebrating forty years as Ohio’s Largest Living History Destination, Sauder Village is an amazing replica of a small town dating back from 1803 to the 1920s. From the Natives and Newcomers Exhibit to the Pioneer Settlement there are close to forty buildings that will transport you to another place and time. I hope you enjoy the second part of my fun adventure at this attraction that ranks high on my list of places to see in Ohio.

When the Lauder family settled in northwestern Ohio, the area was considered a Black Swamp. Due to the conditions of the land, logs were laid side by side to accommodate carts and wagons, despite the bumpy ride.

It was also dangerous for the horses as their legs could be trapped between the logs. Regardless of the difficulties in crossing through the swamp, it seemed to have made transportation a little easier.

Inside of the early settlement of the Lauber family, they lived in temporary lean to structures until their homes are completed.

The log school is a recreation of a one-room schoolhouse that would have existed in the 1840s. Because the lighting inside was limited, the desks would face the walls where greased paper took the place of windows. The fireplace would keep the teacher and children warm, but overall, the schoolhouse was quite primitive.

During my visit to the Witmer-Roth home, it was already closed for the day. When open, there is a costumed guide that prepares a meal on either the stone hearth indoors or the outdoor bake oven. This is the original home of Anna Sauder Witmer-Roth, where she gave birth to ten of her 15 children. It is here where visitors can learn more about the woman’s role during the days of the early settlers.

Inside of the Etcher Cabin, a guide is making homemade noodles. She explains to me that this home was once owned by Jacob and Barbara Etcher who arrived in this area sometime in the 1850s.

The community jail on the premises was built in the late 1860s to house criminals in Edgerton, Ohio. Interestingly, there are only two cells as this was a temporary facility until the criminal stood trial.

The Peter Stuckey Farm includes the home, garden, summer kitchen, barn and wagon shop. Built in the 1870s, it was home to both him and his wife Catherine (Yoder). As a result of the drainage of the swamp, their farm became prosperous. Peter was also a successful wagon maker as well.

Building number 34 is the depot where the train stops to pick up passengers and drop them off to explore the Pioneer Settlement.

The next building is the Holdeman Church which was originally a Menonite Church from the local town of Pettisville and was once known as the Church of God in Christ Mennonite. It is here where the horse and buggy ride originates and requires a small additional fee.

The Little Pioneers Homestead is specifically geared towards young children and their families. There is a small cabin, Mary-Anne’s cabin and Miller barn where they can milk the cow.

One of my favorite parts of the day was finding a baby bunny in the Discovery Garden!

The Blacksmith Shop was temporarily closed.

The Harvesting Building is another special event space and location for group lunches and picnic space.

The Tiffin River Woodworks is a workshop where wooden products, including toys, are made and Cider Mill is only used in the month of September during Sauder Village’s Apple Week.

It has taken me the full day to explore Sauder Village and I have had such an awesome day exploring this gem of northwest Ohio!

I have reentered the welcome center where I find the Greenburg Gallery exhibit that provides more detail about Erie Sauder, Sauder Village and the making of this spectacular attraction.

In addition to the village, there is a campground, the Barn Restaurant, Doughbox Bakery and Sauder Store and Outlet within walking distance. With so much to experience, one could really spend a long weekend here.

Have you had the opportunity to visit Sauder Village? What was your favorite sight or activity while you were here? I would love to hear about your experience if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below! Many Thanks and Happy Travels!

What to See and What to Do:

Sauder Village Living History and Farm
221611 OH-2
Archbold, OH 43502
Telephone: 419 446 2541

Admission Fee: Adults: $24; Students, Ages 4 – 16: $18; Children, Ages 3 and under: Free; Seniors 60 and over: $22. person is permitted. 2-day Admission: Adults, $38; Students, Ages 4 – 16: $26; Valid for 2 consecutive days, non-transferable. AAA Discount: $2
Hours: Spring (May 3 – 27): Open Wednesday to Saturday from 10AM to 3:30PM; Saturday 10AM to 4PM; Summer (May 31 – September 2): Open Wednesday to Saturday from 10AM to 5PM and Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Fall Hours (September 6 – October 8); Open Wednesday to Friday from 10AM to 3:30PM and Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Length of the Tour: From 2 hours to 2 days.
Tips for Your Visit: Wear comfortable shoes as you walk through time visiting historical buildings. Download the map ahead of time and plan your day. There are several classes and demonstrations that you won’t want to miss. While there are several small shops to visit, make plans to eat at the Barn Restaurant for down-home cooking.

Where to Stay:

Sauder Heritage Inn
22611 State Route 2
PO Box 235
Archbold, OH 43502
Telephone: 800 590 9755

If you are traveling by RV, make reservations at the Sauder Village Campground.

Where to Eat:

The Barn Restaurant
22611 State Route 2
PO Box 235
Archbold, OH 43502
Telephone: 800 590 9755

Select the buffet or order from the menu loaded with down-home recipes.

What to Eat:

Meatloaf with Mashed Potatoes
Soups and Salads
Fried Chicken
Roast Beef Dinners

What to Read:

Heritage of the Black Swamp, by Cynthia Covert Harger

Photo Guide to Sauder Village

Visit Sauder Village in the spring for newborn baby animals

Exploring the Shawshank Trail in Mansfield, Ohio

1 April 202022 September 2024

Shawshank Redemption is an all-time classic starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freedman. The movie won several awards and was filmed in central Ohio. So when I learned that most of the movie was filmed in Mansfield, I jumped at the opportunity to download the “Shawshank Trail Drive It Yourself Tour” and began my trek up north. Fourteen sites identify where Hollywood filmed the movie including the Ohio State Reformatory, which is now a museum and open to the public for tours. Here are the details of my tour. SPOILER ALERT!

Shawshank signs and decals identify the sites that are listed on the tour. The drive begins at the Ohio State Reformatory and ends in Upper Sandusky, Ohio where two of the sites were filmed about an hour outside of Mansfield.

Please note: I have put the sites in order in which they appear in the movie and not in the sequence of the driving tour.

At the start of the film, Andy Dufresne is sitting outside of his wife’s lover’s house where he knows she is inside. The façade of the home is Pugh Cabin located at Malabar Farm State Park in Lucas, Ohio.

Located in Upper Sandusky, the Wyandot County Courthouse is the site where Andy’s trial took place. Because I completed the driving tour on a Saturday, the courthouse was not open. NOTE: Should you visit from Monday through Friday, from 8:30 to 4:30, it is required that you ask permission of a courthouse employee prior to taking photos of the inside of the building.

When Red and the other prisoners come out to watch the new prisoners enter the prison yard, there are several angles of the Ohio State Reformatory that are familiar in these scenes.

The guard tower is seen from several angles, but as Red is entering the courtyard of the prison, the view of the post can be seen in the background.

One of my favorite shots in the movie is when the film follows the entrance road up to the façade of the Ohio State Reformatory leading into an aerial view of the prison. It is such a dramatic part of the film that highlights the fascinating architecture of the building.

A view of the bullpen occurs when the prisoners, upon entering the penitentiary, are required to line up on the yellow line. It is here where the new prisoners experience their first sight of police brutality on the inside.

The area set aside for Solitary Confinement is marked within the Ohio State Reformatory. It is here where the prisoners would be sent as additional punishment for not following the rules.

At one point, Andy is washing his face, which shows the inside of his prison cell.

The shower scene in the movie looks very similar to the showers inside of the reformatory except for the fact that the movie shower heads are larger.

Another angle of the shower shows where the towels and clothes of the prisoners are hanging from hooks along the back wall.

Moving away from the Ohio State Reformatory, the next location site is the Shawshank Workshop. Inside of this building is where the filming took place that represented the workshop inside of Shawshank Prison. There are several scenes which shows the prisoners working in the workshop. The most notable scene is when Andy locks himself up in the warden’s office and plays opera over the load speaker for the prisoners to hear, playing Mozart’s “The Marriage of Figaro”.

There is a scene in the movie where Andy is coming down the stairs with the warden. Although painted a different color than the film, this scene was filmed at the Ohio State Reformatory.

If you look closely to the floor where Andy works on the same level as the warden’s office, you will notice the circular tiles. This floor is located on the first floor of the Ohio State Reformatory and is part of the administrative offices and gift shop.

The façade of the Blissman Building was used as the Brewster Hotel as well as the Portland Daily Bugle. The hotel was where Brooks would stay after being released from prison and would later on, hang himself in his room. On the corner of Main and Fifth is where Brooks would try to cross the street, only to realize that the times are now moving faster and is almost hit by a car. This building is considered haunted and is included in the Haunted Mansfield Tour.

The set for Brooks’ room can be seen at the Ohio State Reformatory.

The scene where Brooks is waiting for his crow, Jake, to return has been replaced with a gazebo.

On the other side of the park is a bench that has been designated as a prop for the movie as the location where Brooks sat waiting for his pet crow, Jake.

On the ground floor of the Ohio State Reformatory is the model for the tunnel where Andy dug his way out to freedom. This is the actual film prop where the Warden throws one of Andy’s stone images that happens to expose the hole from which Andy escapes.

The most memorable prop is that where Andy crawls his way out of the sewage pipe that leads outside of the prison and ending at a creek. According to the museum, the sewage was created by using sawdust, chocolate syrup and water.

One of the most thrilling events of the movie is when Andy enters the Maine National Bank and cashes in his account under the name of Randall Stevens and drops of a package for the bank to mail on his behalf. You can find the location where they shot this scene at what is known as Crosby Advisory Group, LLC. There is the vault door and an office upstairs that was used in the movie.

After Red is released from prison, there is a scene in the movie where he happens to look inside of a storefront window and gazes upon a compass. It will be this compass that will help Red find the Oak Tree that Andy directs him to find.

One of the movie locations that requires a little driving is approximately 15 miles outside of Mansfield on the country roads of Bellville. It is one of my favorite scenes where Red, looking for the Oak Tree, hitches a ride with a man driving a pickup truck. He drops him off at an intersection and is one of the prettiest scenes in the movie. It is at the intersection of Snyder Road and Hagerman Road in Bellville.

The movie zooms in on Red as he continues his journey searching for the Oak Tree.

It is an exciting moment in the movie when Red eventually finds the Oak Tree and the treasure that Andy has left for him. The scene shows Red walking along a hay field and then following a small wall of rocks until he reaches the tree. Located in Pleasant Valley near Malabar Farm, only half of this tree remains due to a lightning strike on July 29, 2011.

UPDATE: On July 22, 2016, winds damaged the 200+ year old tree and the remainder of the tree was cut down on April 9, 2017.

Once Red finds the treasure, he returns back to the Brewer Hotel to pack his belongings. It is here that he also leaves his mark at the hotel “So Was Red”, next to his dear friend’s last message “Brooks Was Here”. This image can be found at the Ohio Reformatory in Mansfield.

Inside of this building is where Andy waits in line to purchase his bus ticket to Fort Hancock, Texas, located at the American/Mexican border. This building is located on Orange Street in Ashland, Ohio.

As Andy rides the bus towards Fort Hancock, Texas, there is a view of the bus heading down a road along the beautiful countryside. This scenic location is also in Belleville, on the corner of Hagerman and Route 95. This is another one of my favorite scenes because it shows a brand new beginning for Red and the opportunity for him to have a second chance.

Shawshank Redemption is a movie about friendship, loyalty, innocence and revenge. It is a thrilling drama where the good guy wins and the bad guy has a second chance. Although it was not a box office success, the US Library of Congress added this film to their National Film Registry finding it “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” I couldn’t agree more.

Have you seen Shawshank Redemption or taken the Shawshank Trail in Mansfield? What were you thoughts about the movie? I would love to hear about your experience and thoughts if you would kindly leave a message in the comments section below. Many Thanks and Happy Travels!

What to See and What to Do:

Malabar Farm State Park
4050 Bromfield Road
Lucas, OH 44843
Telephone: 419 892 2784

Admission Fee: No fee to drive up to the cabin at Malabar Farm State Park
Hours: Park grounds are open from dawn to dusk.
Amenities: Mt. Jeez lookout, picnic areas, restroom facilities, campgrounds, guided tours, Malabar Restaurant, 32-room country mansion
Scenic View: Pugh Cabin, the façade of the house was filmed as Andy Dufresne’s wife’s lover; the park is extensive with scenic views, especially the Mt. Jeez Lookout
Length of Visit: 30 minutes, unless you continue to explore this beautiful state park
Tips for Your Visit: If visiting the park from November through April, some of the facilities may be closed/unavailable

Wyandot County Courthouse
109 S. Sandusky Avenue
Upper Sandusky, OH 43351
Telephone: 419 294 3826

Hours: Monday through Friday: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Length of Visit: Less than 30 minutes
Tips for Your Visit: You must have permission to take photographs inside.

The Ohio State Reformatory
100 Reformatory Road
Mansfield, OH 44905
Telephone: 419 522 2644

Admission: Self-guided tours for adults (18 & up) are $12 while guided tours cost $17. Students (7 – 17), Seniors (age 60+) and College ID and Military are $10 for self-guided tours and $15 for guided tours. Children 6 and under are free and there is an additional $5 cost for the audio wand. NOTE: Cash only, but there is an ATM machine provided.
Hours: Winter Hours (February 2 to March 31) are from 11 AM to 4 PM, Friday, Saturday and Sunday only; Spring/Summer Hours (April 1 to September 2) are from 11 AM to 4 PM, daily; Holiday Tours (November 24 to December 17) are from 11 AM to 4PM, daily
Amenities: New for 2018, the reformatory will be open for abbreviated tours (September 4th – November 4th – Thursdays through Sunday only in October); self-guided tours; guided tours offered regularly between June and August on Saturdays and Sundays; Specialized guided tours include: History Meets Hollywood Tour, Beyond the Bars Tour, and the Inmate Tour led by Michael Humphrey who spent 14 months here in the late 1960s. This tour contains adult themes and is intended for mature audiences only. Please contact the Ohio State Reformatory to confirm when this tour is available.
Scenic View: There are several scenic views of the reformatory from the Warden’s Quarters and other locations throughout the prison.
Length of Visit: For the basic self-guided or guided tour, allow 1.5 to 2 hours for your visit. Depending on the number of guided tours you purchase, you will require additional time.
Tips for Your Visit: Pay the additional fee for the audio tour which provides interesting information about the reformatory. Admission is cash only but there is an ATM machine provided. Wear proper shoes due to the condition of the metal stairs in the cell block. If you think you can handle it, visit during the overnight ghost tour.

Blissman Building
193 N. Main Street
Mansfield, OH 44902
Telephone: 419 295 2537

Admission Fee: No Fee, but donations are appreciated
Hours: If the door is open, come on in! Let the staff know you are on the Shawshank Tour
Scenic View: The façade represents the Brewer Hotel and the Portland Daily Bugle
Length of Visit: Less than 30 minutes
Tips for Your Visit: Only the façade was used for the movie.

Brook’s Bench
Park Avenue West and Park Street
Mansfield, OH 44902
Telephone: 419 744 9820

Admission Fee: No Fee, public location
Hours: Open 24 hours
Scenic View: From the park bench there is a beautiful gazebo in the park.
Length of Visit: Less than 30 minutes

Crosby Advisory Group,
19 W. Main Street
Ashland, OH 44805
www.crosbyadvisory.com

Admission Fee: No Fee, but donations accepted
Hours: 8 – 4; Monday through Friday
Length of Visit: Less than 30 minutes
Tips for Your Visit: This building may not be available even during the hours of operation, The vault door, teller line and one of the offices upstairs were used as scenes from the movie.

Road to Buxton: Crossroads of Snyder and Hagerman

Shawshank Tree – on Pleasant Valley Road between Malabar Farm and Malabar Farm Restaurant

Revivals Thrift Shop
345 Orange Street
Ashland, OH 44805
Telephone: 419 903 0303

Hours: Open Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM. Open Saturday from 9 AM to 3 PM on Saturday and closed on Sunday.
Length of Visit: 30 minutes
Tips for Your Visit: The location was used as the Trailways Bus Station in the movie. It is a Christian outreach and ministry today.

Route 95 near Hagerman Road in Butler, OH is where Red rode the Trailways Bus after leaving the Shawshank State Prison,

Zihuatenejo
Sandy Point National Wildlife Refuge
St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Telephone: 340 773 4554

Admission Fee: No Fee
Hours: Open on Saturday to Sunday only and is closed from April to August for turtle nesting season
Amenities: None
Scenic View: The coast of Sandy Point is absolutely stunning with its crystal clear waters and gorgeous white sand beaches
Tips for Your Visit: Do not visit this beach alone. You cannot put a stake in the ground (i.e., for an umbrella) so bring plenty of sunscreen. The water has a drop off and becomes deep very quickly. Turtles and rays are seen here.

Where to Stay:

Wishmaker House Bed and Breakfast
116 Main Street
Bellville, OH 44813
Telephone: 419 886 9463

Where to Eat:

Malabar Farm Restaurant
3645 Pleasant Valley Road
Lucas, OH 44864
Telephone: 419 938 5205

I started my meal with the mushroom soup which was creamy and full of flavor. As my main meal, I ordered the highly popular Reuben sandwich made of slow cooked brisket, kraut, marble rye, artisan Thousand Island and served with chips. Blog post coming soon!

The Vault Wine Bar
29 W. Main Street
Shelby, OH 44875
Telephone: 567 292 9081
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I had already eaten a big lunch and decided to order the stuffed dates at The Vault which are stuffed with bleu cheese, wrapped in bacon, baked and then drizzled with balsamic reduction. I could have ordered two servings they were amazing!

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Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann

6 October 201616 September 2024

“Operation Finale: The Capture and Trial of Adolf Eichmann”, was listed as an exhibit at the Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage. I had heard of Adolf Eichmann while attending an exhibit at the National Underground Freedom Railroad Center and recently checked out the book by Hannah Arendt, “Eichmann in Jerusalem: A Report on the Banality of Evil”.

I have to admit the exhibit piqued my curiosity. Arendt wrote about the criminal trial of Adolf Eichmann which brought about controversy throughout Europe and the United States. Her book was based on these writings and the transcripts from the trial held in Israel. For the victims, it was an opportunity to tell their story, which was so full of atrocities against the Jewish race, that it was obvious, Adolf Eichmann was a monster. It seemed unbelievable that such a man as Eichmann could elude capture and prosecution for such a long time, I wanted to know the story of his arrest. I wanted to see justice for the Jews.

In preparation for the tour, the guide asked us to pack ourselves into the small area located at the entrance. Our conductor asked us to imagine standing in this space, packed with family, friends and strangers. He then asked if we would be able to stand here for days without food and water and only a bucket to relieve ourselves as a makeshift toilet. We realized that we were standing in a space with the exact dimensions of the railroad cars that were used for transportation to the concentration camps.

A placard posted at this exhibit read, “The Nazis and their collaborators murdered approximately six million Jews across the length of Europe and into North Africa. In some countries, as many as 90 percent of pre-war Jewish populations were eliminated. Communities and cultures that had existed for millennia were obliterated as men, women and children were hunted down like prey, herded into ghettos and enslaved in labor camps and slaughtered in extermination camps. WWII was the most lethal military conflict in human history. Six million of the dead were civilians whose only crime was their Jewish identity.”

Our guide provided us with background information about Adolf Eichmann and his life before joining the SS (Schutzstaffel), a major paramilitary organization under Adolf Hitler. Born in 1906, Eichmann grew up around Jews, had a Jewish best friend and once worked for a Jewish family. He later took a position with an American oil company where he learned about transportation.

Eichmann joined the Nazi party in 1932 and having claimed to be an expert in Jewish relations, was provided a position where he would command the deportation of Jews. On display at the museum were documents of Eichmann’s Nazi Party Assignment. The Iron Cross Award was presented to him for the exile of more than 400,000 Hungarian Jews to Auschwitz.

A 1942 German meeting held in Wannsee would be a major turning point in the war. The Nazis came together to determine a “solution to the Jewish question”, which would result in mass genocide. Over the next three years Eichmann was responsible for accelerating this order, killing Jews at an overwhelming pace.

At the time the Germans were defeated in 1945, Eichmann was captured by the Americans and was incarcerated under the alias, Otto Eckmann. He escaped and remained in hiding in Europe until he was able to reach the country of Argentina. Under the assumed name of Ricardo Klement, Eichmann reached South America where many Nazi War Criminals had fled to elude capture.

Israel’s Secret Service, the Mossad, were intent on finding the Nazi War Criminals in hiding. A tip from German immigrant, Lothar Hermann provided one of these leads. Hermann, a Dachau holocaust survivor, became suspicious of a young man that his daughter was dating. The lad, Nick Eichmann bragged about his father’s Nazi affiliation. Hermann contacted Dr. Fritz Bauer the prosecutor-general of the West German state of Hesse with the information. Operatives could not imagine that Eichmann was residing in the poor living conditions on Gribaldi Street in Buenos Aires and no further action was taken. It would take four more years until Eichmann’s arrest.

A dedicated team of members of the Moussad, El Al and the Israeli police were known as the Grab Team. They assisted in the final capture of Adolf Eichmann which took place in 1960.

The Team learned that Eichmann had a job with Mercedes Benz in Argentina. It seemed most likely because he spoke German. Each night, his schedule proceeded like clock work. His agenda was so precise that it was determined that they would arrest him when he arrived at home around 7:30PM.

On May 11, 1960, the day had come for the Team to apprehend Eichmann. In preparation for the take down, they wore gloves in the event Eichmann would take poison or spit on them. They were also concerned that he may try to commit suicide with a gun, should he become aware of his arrest. It was imperative that they capture him alive so that they could bring him to trial in Israel.

When it was his scheduled time to disembark the train, Eichmann was nowhere to be found. The Grab Team was ready to abandon their operations but waited for the next train scheduled to arrive at 8:10PM. Once the Team noticed Eichmann leaving the train, he was detained. According to the Grab Team, they were able to confirm his identity with photographs. In the end, it was his earlobes that gave him away.

Upon capture, the Team asked Eichmann to give them his name. He immediately gave up his SS number and they completed their identification by confirming his scars.

Over the next nine days, the Grab Team would hold Eichmann in a number of safe houses, waiting to deport him to Israel. Ironically, El Al Airlines had just begun flight service from Buenos Aires to Israel. Eichmann was dressed up as a flight attendant, wore a set of goggles and was drugged during transport.

The Team had also been conducting surveillance on another Nazi War Criminal, Dr. Mengele. Some of the Team remained in Buenos Aires in hopes of capturing him but soon learned that the doctor was on vacation. Dr. Mengele was never caught.

It would take less than a year for Adolf Eichmann’s trial to begin on April 11, 1961. Eichmann’s defense was that he was not a policy maker and therefore, was not responsible for the death of the Jews directly. He stated that he was only following orders.

Prior testimony at the Nuremburg Trials in 1945, detailed the activities for which Eichmann was responsible during the Holocaust. It was Eichmann who suggested the use of Zyklon-B poisonous gas to exterminate the Jews in the gas chambers. He was also in charge of the inhumane transportation of Jews from their home to “work camps”. It was determined that ten to fifty percent of Jews would die in the railroad cars due to the appalling conditions. Within three days of the transfer of Jews to concentration camps, many would not survive due to lack of water and deficient waste disposal. Internal Nazi documents showed that Eichmann carried out the command to increase the killing of Jews when the Nazis realized that they were being defeated.

The most emotional stage of the tour was watching the movie screen showing aspects of the trial on three monitors. To the far left, cameras focused on the reaction of the audience while in the center, Eichmann, guarded by two Israeli officers, responds to questions from the panel. The most moving visual was the testimony of nearly one hundred victims displayed on the far right partition, testifying against him. It is a graphic trial lasting 3 days and heart wrenching as Eichmann sits emotionless. In the end, justice prevailed and Eichmann was found guilty. He was hanged on May 31, 1962.

I felt a sense of satisfaction knowing that Adolph Eichmann had been punished for his cruel and brutal treatment of Jews during the Holocaust. It will never be enough justice for the victims who lost their lives or the survivors that continue their lives reliving this nightmare. We must never forget them. We have a responsibility to keep their story alive.

Did you have the opportunity to visit the Adolf Eichmann exhibit? I would love to hear about your experience if you would kindly leave a comment in the section below! Many Thanks for reading about my visit to the Maltz Museum and the Adolph Eichmann exhibit. Wishing you many Happy Travels!

What to See and What to Do:

The Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage
2929 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
Telephone: 216 593 0575

Admission Fee: $12 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (60+) and Students (12+) and $5 for Youth, ages 5 – 11; Maltz Museum members and children under 5 are FREE. Contact the museum’s website for holiday closures.
Hours: Open Thursday – Sunday from 11AM to 5PM; Closed Monday and Open on Wednesday from 11AM to 9PM.
Length of Visit: 1 to 2 hours, or additional time for special exhibits
Tips for Your Visit: Ensure that you have visited the website to confirm that the museum is open, as it may be closed for a list of holidays.

Where to Stay:

Aloft Beachwood
1010 Eaton Boulevard
Beachwood, OH 44122
Telephone: 215 595 0900

Where to Eat:

Moxie, the Restaurant – permanently closed in 2019
3355 Richmond Road
Beachwood, OH 44122
Telephone: 216 831 5599

Since oysters were in season, I placed an order for a half dozen, flavored with hot sauce, parsley and lemon. For my main entree I ordered the Bronzini with a tabbouleh salad, chilled cucumber & dill broth, watermelon radish, mint oil. The combination of unique foods was absolutely amazing and I had so much food left over for a least a couple of meals.

John Mariani from Esquire Magazine raves about Moxie, “The hot new Moxie has picked up on the style of restaurants in downtown New York with a little New Orleans thrown in. Portions are gargantuan.”

What to Read:

Eichmann Before Jerusalem by Bettina Stangneth
The House on Garibaldi Street by Isser Harel
Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy Agency Chased Down the World’s Most Notorious Nazi by Neal Bascomb

Photo Guide for Cleveland:

Abbey Road Skyline
Brewnuts is not only a lovely donut shop, but its nostalgic art deco interior is perfect for unique photos
A Christmas Story House in nearby Tremont
Civic Center District to photograph Cleveland’s City Hall, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and FirstEnergy Football Field
The Cleveland Arcade is one of the most photographed location in Cleveland so arrive early (8 or 9) before the crowds arrive.
Cleveland MetroParks Zoo
Cleveland Murals in Ohio City (close by)
Cleveland’s Museum of Art for its phenomenal architecture and exhibits
Cleveland Public Library
Cleveland Signs
Coastal Taco has some of the best views of the river in the city of Cleveland.
The Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Brecksville is for nature lovers.
The Flying Fig is a yummy cafe where outdoor photos are a must.
East Fourth Street is where you will find cozy cafes lining brick walkways
The Fountain of Eternal Life honors local residents who served in the military (photograph during the day AND night)
Great Lakes Brewing Company
Heinen’s Grocery Store to photograph the rotunda overlooking the food court and check out the terrace for additional photos
Holden Arboretum in nearby Kirtland
Lakeview Cemetery
Hope Memorial Bridge is the best place for photographing a cityscape photo of Cleveland
Located at Playhouse Square, Yours Truly is a chic cafe with exposed brick and stylish furniture and the infamous GE Chandelier
Pour Cleveland is a lovely coffee shop with an artsy interior.
Q Arena is home of the Cleveland Cavaliers
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for its spectacular architecture and historical exhibits
Settler’s Landing Park is perfect for photographing several iconic locations in Cleveland.
Superior Viaduct Bridge
West Side Market is absolutely amazing for shooting food photos at each of the stalls, but a trip up to the second level by way of the corner staircase will provide a photo-worthy shot of the market from above.

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